Customer Reviews for A Thousand Miles
Madison
Location: from Manchester, England
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
May 6, 2006
fantastic
A fantastic piece of music with a catchey tune aswell. i loved the song from the moment i heard it and got the sheet music straight away.
8 of 19 people found this review helpful.
a good singer
Location: from MA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
April 6, 2006
Great!
i love this song it is so easy to play and memorize once you get it! totally get this music it's really cool! it sounds kind of weird without a melody, so try to get someone to sing it with you, or sing and play!
11 of 22 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Colonie, New York
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
January 23, 2006
Nice
This was the very first song I ever learned. It was because of this song that I loved too play the piano, and got me started on level 5. This is a great song to play and buy!
8 of 19 people found this review helpful.
Girl from MN
Location: from MN
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
November 19, 2005
beautiful piece
My friend had this piece, and gave it to me to try. It didn't take me very long to learn it, and it's lots of fun to play!
7 of 18 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Georgia
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
September 30, 2005
Really Satisfying
It's a really enjoyable song to play. I learned it two years ago and I'm still playing it for parties and get togethers that we have. Don't get me wrong, it isn't a "sit down and play immediately" kinda song but once you learn it, it's so fun to be able to show off. It sounds like the actual song! My friends love it when I play it. I started taking piano in 10 years ago and I worked on this song for about 2 months b/f i had it perfectly. Seriously, get this sheet music! It's well worth the money.
9 of 21 people found this review helpful.
Elicia
Location: from Greenville, NC
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
September 21, 2005
Great, Easy, and Good to Sing along to
after more than 3 years of wanting to play this song badly, i've now made my dream come true. just a year ago, i couldn't play this song worth nothing. now that my small hands and fingers are more flexible and i'm more advanced, i can now play the song after hearing a million times over the past 3 years. when i started learning it back in July, it just came to me after being confused about how the notes went, even though i knew the song. it took more than 2 weeks to learn it by heart, came easy, b/c i've heard it so many times, and the fact that's it's repetitive. some of the notes i didn't know about, so i improvised and learned the bridge of the song from her video after running it back so many times.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Salt Lake, Ut
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 20, 2005
My friends thought i was so cool
I loved playing this song. you have to give it effort or else you won't be able to play it. This is a song i loved playing and still do. i memorized it. so i can play it any time. i recomend it to anyone
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Shayla
Location: from United States
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 20, 2005
Yes!!! #1
I absolutely loved it! When you just play it alone though, it doesn't have the best melody. But when you sing too it's great! So if you're planning to play and sing, you'll love it! Give it a shot!
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Jess
Location: from Chicago,IL
August 13, 2005
Awesome song.....not the best piano part
I heard this song on the radio and absolutly loved it. I got the music and it was kinda a disappointment. The beginning of the song is cool but if you don't have a singer than there's not really a melody in it. I still like to play it though.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Dana J.
Location: from England
August 8, 2005
Very Cool Song
When I first got the music for this song I didn't really even know how it went. I'd only heard bits and pieces of the song. And when I saw the 5 sharps I freaked and decided right away it wasn't worth the sweat. But when I picked it up again and tried it, it was really easy. Now I love to play it. The music is gorgeous. Give it a shot.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Kali May
Location: from
August 7, 2005
Fun to Play
This is a GREAT song. The arrangement, though, isn't the best. My advice is to mess around with it a little and see what sounds good. It's fun to play and sounds impressive. It's definatly worth buying!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Oklahoma City, OK
August 1, 2005
I Love This Song!!!
Okay, I know it looks really scary at first, but give yourself a chance, and you'll find it isn't that hard! The Be Not Nobody book sat on top of my piano for weeks before a actually tried it, and then it was a breeze!! This song is my group's theme, I mean, we'll walk through the halls singing it, so when talent show tryouts came around, we totally did it!! It sounded amazing at the actual talent show on the grand piano!! for weeks afterward people kept coming up to me saying "Hey, your that girl that played A Thousand Miles! That was awesome!" I highly recommend it to anyone who can play piano and sing, or has friends that can!!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Sam
Location: from Indianapolis, IN
July 7, 2005
Some Problems (still good)
When I first got this piece, I was in fifth grade. I could read the notes, rhythms,etc., but my hands were too small to play the octaves, which was really annoying. When my hands got bigger, I could play it, but I soon got bored because the piano doesn't carry the melody. It is possible to tweak the song, however, to play the melody.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
-A good singer
Location: from Palo Alto, CA
July 5, 2005
Just Beautiful
When I first heard my friend play this on the piano, I immediately recognized it. I have always loved Vanessa's music and since I knew how to sing, we decided to do a duo. She played and I sang this song at a talent show and we won! It's a classic song and if you combine the singing and piano, it sounds just beautiful. I recommend this to anyone who loves trendy soft rock music!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
a girl named vanessa
Location: from Rochester NH
July 2, 2005
a good vocal piece
This is a great song, don't be antimidated by the 5 sharps! It's simple yet impressive, however it doesn't follow the melody. If you dont have vocals then it can be very borring and repetitive. I would suggest this piece to someone who plays AND sings.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Allie
Location: from Los Angeles, CA
June 7, 2005
Awesome
I have been playing for a long time and I really love playing this song. I played it for a piano recital I recently had and got so many compliments on how pretty the song is. I also taught my friend, who has never played piano before, to play it. She thinks it's a little hard, but she can play it. I definitley recommend this song!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Ted
Location: from Stow, OH
June 6, 2005
I
Ok, with some improvision to cover the vocal parts the song is awesome. all it takes is some extra talent to add to this to make is sound right like Vanessa does and to not just play the piano parts that are written. All sheet music that is written is never played the same way. I have been playing for 18 years and can sight read very well. I am in a local band in which we have used this song as a cover in reherson. [...]
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Ashlee
Location: from Australia
May 26, 2005
Winnig talent quests with this piece
I thought that this piece was beautiful and i enjoy playing it. I am 17yrs old and i have been playing the piano for 9 yrs and i have been taking singing lessons for 5 yrs. I played this piece in my school talent exposition, i sang and played piano, and i won first prize. I think that this piece is very easy to learn and play. If you do want to play this piece i suggest that you have a singer aswell because it makes it sound alot better. Just last week i played this piece ,piano and singing and i came third in a state talent quest. I think its great but what would i know i mean i only won and came third in two big talent expos with this piece. In my advice you should buy this cause you will have just as much fun as me!!!!!!!********
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
aaron
Location: from Maryland
May 5, 2005
Impressing
This piece is not to hard but it is beautiful and i love the message it is good singing and good playing. I havent got the sheet music yet b because i am trying to learn it by ear so far i got the first verse and the chorus and the intro so i am basically just tring to touch it up.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Kayla
Location: from Iowa city, IA
May 5, 2005
thousand miles
I have been playing for 9 years and i thought this piece was going to be lovely i got it and most of the parts are really nice and fun to play but it does get to the point where it can be boring with out a singer. I wouldn't reccomend it unless you had someone to sing it with you
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Katie
Location: from California
May 1, 2005
Yes for a band, no for piano solo
I've been playing piano for 5 years. This song is great for a band to play because to make it work you really need a vocalist and a guitarist, but if you wanted to play it just on the piano, it doesn't sound as good. It disappointed me because I can't really sing along with it or anything, so it sounds bland and repetetive.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from MI
April 25, 2005
Hmm..
I've been taking voice lessons for about 2 years now..so I was kind of easy for me to learn. It is a beautiful song though, if you sing it with piano and guitar..it sounds great!!:)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Jenny
Location: from Kentucky
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
March 24, 2005
Beautiful but a bit disappointing...
I've been playing for nine years, and I thought this song would sound great on piano so I got it and learned it in like two days. The first part is good, but its very repetitious and I'm a bit disappointed in the piano adaption. Without someone singing the melody it doesn't sound very good. But it is a very pretty song. I wouldn't recommend it as a solo, but with someone singing it sounds amazing.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Alex
Location: from Stilwell, KS
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
March 22, 2005
AWESOME!
I really love this piece. I've been playing for about 6 years, and I can play this song by heart, I have it totally memorized. I don't like the key, so I transposed it to Bb (B flat) instead of B. Great song!
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Richard
Location: from Angleton, TX
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
March 12, 2005
Awesome Song!!!
I've never taken piano lessons, and i've kinda taught myself to play, i've been playing for about a year, and this song is surprisingly easy, once you get over the key, it's a lot of repetition, but incredibly easy to learn.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Hannah
Location: from Texas
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
March 4, 2005
Great!
This song is amazing! It's pretty hard (Still is for me cause I haven't been practicing it) but you get the hang of it and if you learn the basics of the song the rest isn't to dificult. I definatly recommend it to anyone!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from IL
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
March 3, 2005
I LOVE IT
I started playing the piano three years ago, and this is the first song I learned how to play on the piano. I'm glad I conquered a song with 5 sharps in it because it has made things a lot easier for me. This is a great piece for anyone. Just practice ALL the time and you'll get it.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Gabriel Antoline
Location: from Virginia
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
February 1, 2005
I Loved it...
I have only been playing Piano for about 5 months.. At first it was sort of hard ( b/c of the flats and sharps ) but after that I got the hang of it... I really enjoyed playing this...
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from NY, NY
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
January 31, 2005
A Great Song!
When I first heard this song, i was amazed! I got home and tried to play it (haha as if i could). Then i went and bought the music. I've been playing piano for 7 1/2 years now (im 12) and this song was really fun and not hard to learn (once i bought the sheet music!)A really wonderful song that goes perfectly with the CD!
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
sarah c
Location: from Whittier Ca.
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
January 31, 2005
i love it. it is sooooo nice!!!!!!!!!!
this song is so wonderful.I always find myself singing it.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
ellysia
Location: from england
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
December 13, 2004
amazing song!!!
i found this song was absolutely amazing toplay, i'm 14 and have played the piano for years and years and years.it's so easy yet so fun and it sounds great,exactly like the original song, you couldn't buy a better piece of music! enjoy playing it, it only takes about a week to absoutely perfect it! buy buy buy!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from new england
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
November 23, 2004
luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv it!
i'm 13 years old and hav played the piano for eight years, so it wasn't that hard for me. i really enjoy playing it. after i played it a few times, i had it memorized. my mom thinks it's annoying though. too repetitious. ugh, adults! i twisted the voacl and the piano parts together, it sounds better that way. try it.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Stacey J
Location: from Bronx, NY
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
November 10, 2004
Everyone i played for LOVED IT!!!
This piece is VERY beautiful. it's the exact thing as in the cd, so you can play along with the actual song as a backtrack so you can have vanessa carlton singing & the rest of the instruments & it sounds REALLY nice! It also only took me 2 days to get the whole song and about 5 days to memorize it... don't let the sharps & flats get to you, the trick is to fall in love with the black keys because you use them so many times. since its so repetitive, *in a good way* its very easy to learn. Everyone i play this for finds it very impressive, including me, and i DEFINATELY recommend this song to everyone.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
J. Y.
Location: from Iowa
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
October 5, 2004
EaSy YeT SO beautiful
I have been playing piano for less than a year and in 2 days I learned this song. It also took only about a week to perfect it. OH YA! It's so fun and impressive to play. It also sounds very authentic. Buy it you'll love it!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Kwinsi Cameron
Location: from Brooklyn, NY
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
September 29, 2004
A Thousand Stars for the Caltonus
I was fascinated by the song when I first heard it. Pretty soon, I was playing the song on my piano for the first time, and it felt as if I had the powers of Carlton. And I did! It was AMAZING!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from New York
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
September 1, 2004
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I got this song it first seemed like it was going to be a struggle to play, but after a month or so of practice it was really great! Ive been playing piano for 7 years and it wasnt hard for me to pick up, its a beautiful song and sounds so good once you get it.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Buellton, CA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
August 13, 2004
amazing piece :)
this was kind of hard for me to play the first couple of times. but i love this song so much, its 1 of my favorites.so i was really eager to learn it.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from MA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
July 13, 2004
awesome
I learned to play this and played it for friends and at my piano concert and every time i played it people were impressed. It's a beautiful song and for those of you who say it's too hard, it really isn't. At first it is slightly difficult because Vanessa plays it so fast but once you get the fast lick at the beginning it's so much fun to do! this is a GREAT piece
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Beth O'connell
Location: from Norfolk
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
May 22, 2004
Really beautiful!
This piece is really pretty. As soon as you pick up the first part the rest is basically repetition.All my friends think it's stunning and sing along all the time! Definitely a good buy and sounds just like the real thing.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Emma
Location: from San Jose, CA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
May 20, 2004
Wonderful Piece
This music sounded great when I got it down. It doesn't take that long to learn. For the level of difficulty - I've been playing for seven years and it was about average for the difficulty of my pieces. It's great practice for playing in the key of B. The song is really impressive to play to other people. Once I played it at a friends house and everyone was amazed. They want me to play it all the time now. It's not as hard as it sounds or looks. Also, I like this piece because it's the actual accompaniment that Carlton plays and not a dumbed down version or just the melody with chords. Because it's not the melody, it's a little hard to sing a long to, though. I would definitely recommend this piece.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from San Francisco, CA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
May 15, 2004
Awesome
The song is a little hard to play at first, but it has a lot of repetition which makes it fun and easy to play. And when you get it, it sounds really nice.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
mozart (sineadoran@hotmail.com)
Location: from ireland
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
April 22, 2004
*****
it's seems hard to play when u just start learnin it but once u get it, it's so cool. it sounds exactly like the real song and it sounds really difficult so people think ur a big mozart on the piano when u play it 4 them. i would definitely reccomend this song 2 all piano players!! XxXxX :)
Katherine
Location: from WV
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
April 2, 2004
It's sooooo awsome!!!
I love playing this song for my friends and family especially as a recital piece!! I don't care what some people say about this, because if you don't like it there must be something wrong with you!!! I love this song!!!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from New York
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
October 23, 2004
I Loved It!
As a ninth grader who has played piano for 8 years, I love this version. It sounds exactly like the CD, and isn't too difficult, because it is repititious (not boring though!). If you like to sing, too, this is in a decent key for a mezzo soprano or alto. All those notes and sharps may look intimidating, but it really isn't hard.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Bex
Location: from UK
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
March 14, 2004
Buy this, its really great!
Seriously, don't be put off by how it looks. I am Grade 4 and when I first got it I just looked at all the notes and thought "Im never gonna be able to play this!!!" But it is really easy yet impressive when you can play it. It sounds really beautiful and I picked it up in a couple of days max. The best 4 quid I ever spent!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Kathy
Location: from San Jose, Ca
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
February 28, 2004
Impressive yet so easy
Wow...okay I admit, it took me a while until i built up the courage to even try playing this song. Just looking at the notes and the key signature, man that was depressing. BUT i spent some time to fill out every sharp on each note and FINALLY i tried playing it. To tell you the truth, it's not that hard. The pattern repeats itself maybe with octaves on the bass going to just a single note. It only took me a day or so to play maybe 75-80 %of the song...it's that Easy. Start low, and then try getting faster and faster. It looks so impressive when you perform it in front of people, but soon you'll know..it's EASY.
Abigail Erickson
Location: from Ororville, CA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
February 18, 2004
I Feel Famous!
I felt so accomplished when I learned that song. I felt as if I could play anything! I played it with my soundtrack and I actually felt as if I was in the band. I learned it in one summer, and played it for the kids in my class. They thought I was Vanessa in disguise!!!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Allison
Location: from San Anselmo, CA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
December 29, 2003
Very Unimpressive
I was extremely disappointed with this piece. The first part of the piece is nice, and the sharps are really easy to remember, but as you play it, you just find it boring. I do not reccomend it, even if you love the song.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Becky
Location: from New York
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
December 10, 2003
Easy and Pretty
This song is pretty easy to get. I got it all probably by the second day of practicing, but if you're not good at sight-reading, it might take you longer. I play the original part she plays and not the melody and it still sounds cool and is incredibly fun to sing along to!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Illinois
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
November 28, 2003
SO MUCH FUN TO PLAY!
I got this music right after the song first came out and when my friend looked at it she said, no offense but you'll never be able to play this! It took a lot of work but after a while i got it down... the key makes it kind of hard and some of the rythums are weird but it's sooo fun!!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Piano lover
Location: from San Fransisco, CA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
November 26, 2003
Beautiful Melody
I've always wanted to learn this song, and i've always thought that it was going to be hard. I'm so glad that I got this piece. It sounds exactly like it did in the song itself (discluding the accompaniments). My sister and I practice it almost everyday. She'll sing, and I'll play. People are amazed whenever they see me playing it. If you really strive to play this piece, it isn't hard at all! I learned the whole piece and mastered it in 1 week! I'm telling all you fans out there, that this piece is worth getting. Do not even consider getting it, just get it! :P
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Morgan
Location: from Idaho
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
November 18, 2003
Fantabulous!
This song is perfect for when you are asked to give an impromtu performance. It is an absolutely beautiful and fun piece, and is written in the same key as it was originally recorded in! I had always wanted to play it, and now that I have the music, I'm constantly at my piano practicing! I suggest this song to anyone who wants a great, fun piece that can be learned in a short amount of time.:)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Jill
Location: from New Jersey
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
October 12, 2003
YOU HAVE GOT TO BUY THIS !!!
I've been playing this song for crowds of people for around almost a year now and everytime I play it, I get requests for encores!! People tend to say, "Wow, you can seriously do that?" when you play and sing at the same time. I actually made my teacher cry she was so amazed. So I TOTALLY recomend buying this peice of music. You AND your audience will love it. And in the end, you will be COMPLETELY satisfied!!! (P.S. It's also really cool if your young and play it...I'm only 11!)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Honolulu, Hawaii
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
October 12, 2003
Absolutely Beautiful
This song may look hard.But it's not! It's fun to play and sing along. Everyone is always like, "Oh my gosh. You can play that?" If you like her CD, no doubt you'll love this!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Mary
Location: from Brooks City Base, Texas
September 10, 2003
The best song ever!
This song is sooooo cool! I absolutly awesome! It rules!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Jamie Beharry
Location: from New Zealand
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
September 10, 2003
BUY THIS NOW
This song is the best song to show off with and the chicks just love it. It gives you and the audience a kick. Vanessa Carlton is amazing
Anonymous
Location: from NY
August 26, 2003
From a novice piano player
I play viola and I'm quite advanced. I really didn't know how to play piano never took lessons ever, but I can read music soo I decided to get the sheet music. I must say that it did take a while to get my fingers to work together, but after some work, slowly but surely, I can play the song all the way through.. and it IS a crowd pleaser! I also purchased the entire Be Not Nobody song book and if you like ATM there are definitely more great songs (some are more challenging and other are easier) I basically taught myself piano by learning A Thousand Miles, so if you read music and are interesting in piano, or are just a piano player who enjoys ATM, the sheet music will not let you down.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Lakeview, Oregon
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
August 15, 2003
Just like the actual recorded song!
The recorded piano sounded really difficult, but it was so much nicer to be able to actually see it on paper and be able to actually play it! I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of contempary piano. It's fantastic!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Stephanie
Location: from Huntington Beach, CA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
August 8, 2003
Absolutely Amazing
When i first bought this song, i thought it would be very difficult to learn on my own. Then, just after one day of practicing, i understood the music and figured out it was only the same notes/patterns which made it a lot easier for me to play, and gave a large variation of notes for the ears of the audience to hear. I loved it!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Emma
Location: from CA
July 14, 2003
impressive
I love this song!This song didn't take me too long to learn. I played it whenever people wanted me to play something or there was a piano. As soon as I start, everyone comes to watch. They are always like, "Oh my gawd, you are so good! and stuff. This song always impresses everybody and it's not that hard. I would recommend it to anyone who is playing intermediate/ advanced as a really fun piece and great to perform.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
mat
Location: from Bamberg, Germany
June 30, 2003
amazing... also for practising "B maj"
One of the easiest ways to learn a contemporary pop song in "B maj". The melody is wonderful, everybody loves the song and my neighbours are really impressed, so whatelse do you want? And once you play this one, you can teach yourself other familiar songs in "B maj". There are really a lot: Like "I don't like mondays" (easy to play with an impressive intro), or famous James Bond - themes ("You only live twice", "License to kill" etc...)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Katrina
Location: from Edmonton, AB
June 30, 2003
Don't be intimidated!
At first I thought this piece looked really hard, but if you've heard the song before it makes it easier. It really starts to come together and sound really good. I'm really impressed!
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Laura
Location: from Roosevelt, Utah
June 25, 2003
great song perfect to impress parents!
Once I got the music for a thousand miles i was like "omg!" it looked so hard, but then I kinda got used to playing it I am 14 and have been teaching myself how to play for about a year and it isn't that hard.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Morgan
Location: from Colbert, Washington
June 21, 2003
Absolutely Beautiful!
This song is wonderful, and not very hard! You'll want to play it over and over and over! If you like Vanessa's CD, you've got to get this music!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Elizabeth
Location: from Madison Heights, MI
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
June 19, 2003
Great song for any age learner!
When I first saw this music I thought it looked a little hard but within a week i was able to play it for friends! Now even my little brothers can play a little of it!
Melodeechick
Location: from Dubai, U.A.E
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
June 10, 2003
A Thousand Miles... Rox!
When I first bought the music, I thought "Oh no, I can't play this!" but after a couple of days I found that the pieces of the puzzle were coming together. This song is fresh and beautiful any great to listen to. Anyone who knows the scales and notes of the piano should buy this music; you don't know what you're missing.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Laura
Location: from Columbus, Ohio
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
June 8, 2003
SO MUCH FUN!
i loved this song before i learned how to play it and i love it even more now. i have a piano where you can add other instruments to it so i have about 5 instruments added and it sounds great. i love to sit at the piano and just sing along. its not hard to learn either! enjoy!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Kelsey
Location: from Spokane WA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
May 27, 2003
Great Song!
This song isn't too hard. It's a little bit of a surprise how easy it is. I like to sing and play it at the same time too. Once you get the song started, it's really easy. Then you can learm how to sing and play it at the same time!
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Katie
Location: from Indian Harbour Beahc, FL
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
May 18, 2003
Good song , and not too hard to play
This sheet music is great. It is the same music Vanessa plays to. However, many complain that it is not the melody of the song. But I have learned that Vanessa Carlton doesn't actually play with the melody when she sings. Also the song is very repetetive and is not that hard once you learn about 4 different sections
5 of 14 people found this review helpful.
Matt
Location: from Truckee, CA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
May 11, 2003
I can't say enough about it!
This song is so beautiful and it's really great and fun to play. I don't think there's really anything difficult about it, as long as you have a basic working knowledge of how to play the piano
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
tommie
Location: from florida
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
April 28, 2003
great song
i really enjoyed learning to play this song. i only took lessons for 6 months but now i can just sight read music and it was actually pretty simple. the octaves are a little difficult for small hands and it is written with a lot of sharps but it only took me about 3 days to get the song down. it is a great song i love it
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
gurl who cant spel
Location: from sumwhere in the bluddy bushes ,lundun =)
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
April 19, 2003
init amazing wot a little practice dus?!
k,this song is gr8 cuz u dont hav to know much about piano to play it..if you know ure notes and scales u'll be able to figure it out,it'll also be helpful to hav sumone sing along when youve mastered it cuz it'll sound a bit lonely and monotonous...but other than that its gr8 and cheap if ure only buying the one song..its only a few quid here and less than $5 in tha US...hope i've helped,hav fun!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Debbie
Location: from Boston, MA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
April 16, 2003
Good Pick For Bored Piano Players
This song was nicely done and i believe is used in the same key as the original song. It's difficult at first with the sharps, but once you've praciticed it sounds much better. I would definitely recommend this piece if you're looking for something challenging however the piano is the accompaniment to voice so you won't be playing the melody through the entire piece.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Kimberly
Location: from Phoenix, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
March 23, 2003
Need to get on the stick
This song is pretty difficult to play with the key it's written in. I'm sure that it'd flow pretty nicely once I give it the time of day to practice it, but it is still pretty hard. It is a pretty song though.
2 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Piano-Man
Location: from Boston, Ma
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
March 6, 2003
How much better could it be?
This is THE BEST song I've ever played on the piano in the pop genre. I took this into my band class(I also play clarinet) and played it in my spare time. The teacher heard it and made a full band arrangment and I'm going to play on stage! I love the song and I think thats why I learned it so quickly, but be prepare for a tough, fast moving piece if you buy it!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Florida
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
March 1, 2003
Wonderful Song!!!
I have been playing piano for a long time, and this is one of the best written pop songs for piano/vocal. It's so much fun to play it and have others sing along.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from FL
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
February 22, 2003
Great
This is one of those songs you listen to on the radio and say to your friends "wow, wouldn't it be awesome to be able to play that song?" This song is wonderful and the best part is, it sounds harder than it is. I am an intermediate piano student so this song took me a while to master, but I had so much fun. Only problem is, after a while, it gets annoying. So, if you do buy it. Don't over play it to your family, much less yourself. However, it's a great buy.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Bree
Location: from Macksville, Australia
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
February 17, 2003
FROM EARLY INTERMEDIATE ONWARD
I am doing 3rd grade and I'm still getting the rhythm section right but besides that this piece is excellent. It's written in B major so it's got lots of sharps. The intro and chorus are beautifully written.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Jon
Location: from Øyer, Norway.
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
February 9, 2003
From a non reader
I work as a piano act (who doesn't read music and just worked this song out by ear from the recording) and do this number as part of my set because it's such a good song. No-one asks for it. Perhaps you'd be better off transposing it into the right key for your voice and leaving the melody part out all together. I can imagine it being worth getting just to steal some quality harmony for beginners but playing the vocal line on the piano sounds a bit much if the backing going's to make sense as well.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Connecticut
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
February 8, 2003
I Wouldn't Buy It If I Were You.....
I was anything but satisfied with this sheet music. Don't get me wrong, i love the song 'a thousand miles' but the sheet music sounds nothing like it!Plus it's really hard to play (i've been plaing for 8 years, so its not like im a beginner. I'd reccamend gettng 'Only Hope' by Mandy Moore, i got that and it is wonderful!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Cliff Sherley
Location: from Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
January 7, 2003
Just like Ms. Carlton plays it.
This song is very beautiful, but if you want it to sound good the entire way through you need someone to play acompniment, it doesn't seem to be made for a piano solo. Still... it's an awesome song. I highly recomend it.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
jenny
Location: from the block
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
January 5, 2003
kinda hard, kinda easy
this song is pretty hard to master on the piano, but once you get the hang of it, its really easy. i love the beginning part sooo much! its, like, the prettiest thing you've ever heard. when you hear yourself playing it, you feel so ...blessed. when i hear myself playing it, instead of vanessa, i feel so good...and proud.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Rachael
Location: from Texas USA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
December 29, 2002
A Thousand Miles....It's Great!
When I first recieved this piece, it looked very difficult. But as you read through it, it is very repetitive, and easy to catch onto. (It is very much like the original song you hear on the radio.) The fact that it's in B major does get annoying sometimes, but it is easy enough. When you finally learn this song well, it is easy to sing to. I love it! It still impresses my friends... It's a great choice!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from long island, New York
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
December 26, 2002
Not too hard, not too easy
I learned this song in two days or so. It's a little hard, but it's worth it!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Bellingham, MA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
December 26, 2002
nice!!
this is a great song. i absolutely recommend it to anyone!!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Monique Woolfolk
Location: from Montgomery, AL
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
December 16, 2002
The Best Song Ever
"When I bought this song, I had trouble playing the right hand melody at first. But after spending two to three hours practicing this song, it started to get easier. I'm an intermediate/advanced paino player. The song gets easier everytime I play it. Every piano player should play this song. Vanessa Carlton is so talented
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Toronto, On
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
December 12, 2002
Good but harder than I thought
This song is is great! good music, good lyrics! I may be no professional but this was kind of easy for me! You should get this asap!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Danielle Israel
Location: from San Diego, CA
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
December 7, 2002
O Wow!
ok, you guys and girls look i am striving to be a singer and a pianist soon, i am 15 and never have i heard of something so beautiful in my life. I started playing this song in choir and then everyone was like"omg" i started singing ans they all freaked out, Since then i have been getting so many compliments. So have fun and enjoy with this piece!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from antarctica
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
December 7, 2002
AWESOME SONG
this song is awesome...i start playin the intro and everyone gathers around to hear it...great for attracting crowds and impressing people..hehe
im not gonna tell from
Location: from somewhere
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
December 2, 2002
sooo much easier than u think
yeah this piece is a simple piece. i was playing it in like 1 day. it was too easy. let someone else play it for u then if u cant even try!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
anonymous
Location: from Newark, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
November 26, 2002
OMG! This Song Was Worth It!!
As an 11 year old it was tough, but on my first day of playing it, I did pretty well. Once you get the hang of it, it's awesome to play and your friends get amazed. i love this song!! P.S. Octives and 6 sharps are tough.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
hillz
Location: from Iowa
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
November 30, 2002
Upset now that i got it
most people said that this was so easy. i am a 12 year old and been playing since i was 8 and i can NOT play this I give the song a 5, but themusic a 2.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
the little pianist - guitarist
Location: from Florida
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
November 22, 2002
3 Days to learn, not that hard to play
I bought this and it is fun to play because it just flows good and impresses everyone who hears it. It is easier than it seems. Do not use this for guitar!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
jarnia emerson
Location: from Holbrook, nsw, AUSTRALIA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
October 31, 2002
who wouldn't LOVE the song
the song was very easy to play on the piano, i think anyone and everyone should and could play it. the song just fills your heart with love when you hear it. i really don't know why but it just does. the first time i heard the song i fell in love with it. i really wish i could get the single of it but i don't know where to get it. anyway, PLEASE whatever you do you have to get the song sheets. and play your heart away on one of the best songs anyone will ever hear.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Winchester, Va
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
October 19, 2002
Its worth it!
This is a great song! Its easy to play and great for impressing your friends. It doesnt take long to learn. Hey, its only four dollars! Its worth it! There has never been a funner song to play! :)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Lore
Location: from Belgium
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
October 15, 2002
GREAT SONG
I heard the song on the radio and immediately I wanted to play it. I took piano lessons for 3 years but then I quit. I didn't play the piano anymore and so I was afraid that I shouldn't be able to play this song, but... WRONG! After 5 years without playing the piano I practiced and practiced and after a while I could play the entire song. So... just buy it, it isn't that difficult to play (even I managed it to play)! IT IS A GREAT SONG!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
laura
Location: from manchester england
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
October 11, 2002
easy as a b c
this song sounds very much like alicia keys type. all you americans seem to love but us english seem to not have as many pianists. i love this song and play while i sing. in our school i sung and played infront of the whole school. i would recommend this to any level of musician. it is very relaxing. thanks vanessa
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Menomonee Falls
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
October 6, 2002
Vanessa Rocks!
at first this songs was tough but practice makes perfect. Her song is the best. they all ROCK!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Ohio
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
September 29, 2002
Wonderful
When I first got this song I thought it would be hard to play, but with a little practice it sounds so pretty... especially when you have someone to sing for you.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Danielle
Location: from Chicago,IL
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
September 26, 2002
Just Amazing.......
I thought that this piece was beautiful when I heard it on the radio, so i decided to get my own copy. I'm 13, and an advanced piano player, but yet it is difficult to play. Once you get the hang of it, you won't be disappointed.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from NJ
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
September 21, 2002
Can you sing too?
I just bought this sheet music a few days ago and I was quite disappointed to find that most of the melody and the entirety of the chorus is not included in the piano part. I'm not sure how much the guitar notes add to it, but playing it on the piano alone, especially if you can't sing, gets a bit boring after awhile, with only monotonous chords for large stretches. So don't buy this if you can't sing (or, for that matter, are male).
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Luke
Location: from Toronto, ON
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
September 18, 2002
Beautiful
The song has a nice flow to it that really adds to the voice. I would suggest having someone sing along with you if at all possible. Overall this is a beautiful song. Enjoy!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
77
Location: from Sydney
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
September 15, 2002
OH MY GOD
This song hit me because it was the best piano song I've heard all my life and I will rate it 10 out of 10 cause it ROCKS.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Alyson
Location: from TF, ID
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
September 12, 2002
I love it!
When i first got this song I thought it was going to be hard because it was in all sharps, but it really isn't. It is alot of fun to play! I would reccomend getting it! It gets easier with practice, just like anything else!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
kissa www.geocities.com/karissa_gt
Location: from a place
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
September 6, 2002
Da Best song eva!!!
My piano teacher got this for me a few weeks ago, and i can aleady play almost EVERYTHING in the whole song!! it is really easy to learn, and very impressive to play. I REALLY reccommend it!!!!!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
DELLA
Location: from Canberra, AUSTRALIA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
September 2, 2002
easy as!
Hey, if the sharps scare ya then think again. This took me only 2 days to learn (no joke)and without my teacher too. It's so easy, you will love it!!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Jake McCoy
Location: from San Francisco, CA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 26, 2002
Impresses the chicks
If you recognize that the piece is in the scale of B major (everthing sharp except B and E), it's a pretty easy joint to learn. I like songs like this because they make sound like a better piano player than I actually am. The chicks dig it. I wish I could write like Vanessa. She's my inspiration. I'm going to ask her to marry me.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Baltimore, MD
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 23, 2002
Well written!
this piece is great to play. its not too difficult but still has a bit of a challenge (a lot of jumping octaves and 5 sharps). I thouroughly enjoyed learning this piece, but now that i can play it by memory, and listen to myself play it, it seems like if you don't sing along to the music it really doesn't sound that good...basically its just monotonous chords. I highly, HIGHLY recommend this piece if you can play and sing simultaneously, but not if you just play. THis is also great for kids/teens playing in a talent show at school...they can impress their friends with their piano skills, and a lot of people know of the song. If you like this piece, i recommend buying the book...you might also enjoy pieces such as 'Ordinary Day' and 'Twilight.' Happy playing!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Massena, NY
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 21, 2002
Awesome
"I first learned to play the beginning of this song when I was at summer camp. I had so much fun just knowing the beginning that I had to find out how to play the rest. This site was easy and cheap (cheap in a good way, like the price) I love playing the song... it is tons of fun!"
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Amy age 16
Location: from Keizer, OR
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
August 21, 2002
Awsome!
I love to play this song! It is so much fun to play along with her on the c.d. Dont get freaked out by all of the sharps its easier than it looks because it repeat alot of the same phrases. Just keep practicing and youll get the hang of it! Enjoy!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Adams, New York
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 20, 2002
Simply Awesome
The piano solo sounds just like Vanessa's playing. I'm so glad that it wasn't "watered down".
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Meghan
Location: from Franklin, MA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
August 8, 2002
BEST SONG EVER!!!
This song was soo amazing! I love it and it soungs EXACTLY like the song! I think that almost anyone can play it because its easy, but it soungs GREAT!! i highly recommend this to everyone!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from East Grinstead, West Sussex, England
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 7, 2002
Octaves
I recently bought the score for Thousand Miles coz I am now Grade 6 on Piano i thought i might play it. I am only 15 and i have tiny hands and the octaves are so hard. I don't think the sharps are that hard though I am used to that!! Any ways go and buy it if you like the song and can play piano but don't buy it if you can't play it!
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from la califronia
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
August 3, 2002
she is good
she is the best person in the world! buy it and love it!
2 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Sandra
Location: from Fishers, NY
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 2, 2002
Vanessa Carlton is Awesome
When I first heard her song on the radio and saw the video, I instantly wanted the sheet music to play along to. I have been taking lessons for 12 years, but it was all classical, so this was a change in the style of music I am used to playing. I can play music by ear, but not too well, so I bought the real music to learn how to play the way she plays it. It was very simple to learn and now I can sit down and play the whole thing without the music while playing along with the CD. That way I can sing along too while playing (but I need her singing along with me). I highly recommend that you get this, I love her music so much I ordered the whole book of her songs. Hopefully I will learn them all! Good Luck
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Danielle
Location: from west bridgewater,MA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
July 29, 2002
great piece
this is an awesome song and if you just listen to the music its pretty easy to play by ear. i bought the sheet so i could get more into the song its really simple to play and im sure a lot of people will enjoy it. (those sharps are nothing its just part of the song you forget about them after a while.) HAVE FUN!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Frances
Location: from Lanarkshire, Scotland
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
July 28, 2002
A Thousand Miles.........buy it!
Just like Kelly who recently reviewed this song I'm 13 too, and have only been having lessons for a year, but i found this song easyish to play. I heard "A Thousand Miles" on tv when I was at my friend's house and now I'm hooked! The music may have 5 sharps but I just forget about it when I'm playing it because the sharps dont really make it hard, or harder than most of the grade 3-4 pieces I'm used to. It's fabulous, buy it, you'll love it. Also, Vanessa Carlton's album, Be Not Nobody is really brilliant and should be bought by everyone!
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Kelly
Location: from Franklin, MA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
July 26, 2002
Piece of cake and fun too!!
I've been taking piano lessons for a little less than a year and I may be only 13, but i thought this song was AWESOME!! It's pretty easy and its a lot of fun to sing with. Its good for beginners who are looking to play popular music rather than the classical stuff (which is what I normally play). However, I don't get why some people commented on the 5 sharps...I didn't really notice, its just that it's in B major...but I can understand why it might frustrate some people, it gets quite bothersome after awhile (lol). BUY IT!!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Mary Beth
Location: from Virginia Beach, VA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
July 17, 2002
BUY THIS SHEET MUSIC!
This is the best piece of sheet music I have ever bought. The five sharps are not as scary as they look. If you sit down with the piece, you can easily figure it out and become familiar with it. It took me just about two days to get the hang of it, and within five days I had it mastered. Since the piece has a logical pattern to it, it is easy to memorize. You can play right along with the CD. It's great that it is the actual notes that Vanessa plays: not a transcribed melody version. I highly recommend it! Not too hard, lots of fun, and a great rectial/show off piece! :) Enjoy! Now go buy it! :)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from St. Paul, MN
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
July 13, 2002
Great for singing
Great! I've been taking singing lessons for 2 monthes and i could sing it...the tune is interesting and the piano is great and you put the two together and voila! You get great music!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Amy
Location: from San Francisco, CA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
July 13, 2002
octaves!
I bought the sheet music when I heard a classmate playing this piece in the classroom. It sounded so amazing and I was eager to buy the sheet music. The sheet music was a bit difficult to catch on to because there was a lot of sharps and octaves. It took a day to get the fingering down and I continued to practice it until I was fluent. The music is very repetitive. It would probably sound better with a guitar to add on the melody. I had trouble with some of the notes because my hands aren't big enough. overall, it's good sheet music
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Summerdale, AL
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
July 11, 2002
Beautiful
It is wonderful! The song is so pretty and it even has the chords for guitar.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from TX
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
July 6, 2002
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
It's everything I ever wanted in sheet music. Unlike those dang melody followers!! Why can't all sheet music be like this?
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Danielle
Location: from T-Town, New Jersey
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
July 6, 2002
An Awesome Song
When I first heard this song, I didnt think it would be this simple to play! It's a great song, but don't let all those sharps scare you It even sounds exactly like A Thousand Miles..HaVe FuN!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Ronnie Menahem
Location: from Erie, PA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
July 3, 2002
Amazing
This is an amazing piece. A beautiful song with beautiful words. The score sheet is brilliant and when played comes out to sound exactly the same as the real song. The five sharps were nothing. Being a beginner I was a bit worried that I would not be able to play this. WRONG! Within a few days I was able to play this song along with the real one. The sheets are nice, large, and amazing quality. Very simple to read. Final words, Perfect first music sheet for my collection and that I wish for everyone to be able to play this as nicely as it sounds.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
shaunj625
Location: from Ramstein, Germany
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
June 29, 2002
Great Song
Great song, easy to learn, and fun to play!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Rebecca Cooper
Location: from St. Louis, MO
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
June 27, 2002
She's not Alicia!!
Well, it's a good song but I personally don't like playing it. I'd rather be playing the melody. I like Alicia Key's Style much better than Vanessa's. I like the song but I don't enjoy playing it. Super easy though.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Jenn
Location: from USA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
June 19, 2002
Great Piece!
Don't be frightened by the 5 sharps. It really only took me 10 minutes to get the song down. It's really easy once you get the hand of it, but it's the EXACT arrangement that you hear in the real song. This means that there is no melody playing, just the piano part. There is a melody line above it, but it's impossible to play the accompaniment and the melody at the same time. This piece sounds completely professional! It's really great!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Jewls
Location: from somewhere over the rainbow
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
June 18, 2002
FunFunFun
Hearing a song on the radio and being to play it are two competely different things. When I first heard this song i loved it and it is my favoite now. I love the way the piano shifts from the melody to the accompaniment. This song gave me trouble at first but after a little while I could play it fluently and people know what I'm playing when they hear it.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Linzy
Location: from North Dakota
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
June 17, 2002
Musically Talented!
When I first heard this song, I loved it! THe first thing I payed real close attention to was the piano. This is a tough piece to play and it most likely will take a little time and practice before you can play it fluently. Her fingers just fly and fly on the keyboard and that's what yours are going to do if you play a lot and are good at the piano. I encourage you to purchase this piece because of its more difficult piano part. It will challange most people. This only took me four days to get it down pat but I have been taking piano since I was three and now I am 13. You'll love the piece!
Betty
Location: from Ont, CA
Difficulty Level:
Advanced
June 9, 2002
great... BUT HARD!!
Vanessa Carlton is very talented.... she can play the piano and sing beautifully.. for me, i'm not the best piano player in the world so it took me about 3 to 4 weeks to have it memorized and i knew everything about the piece... i think you people should buy it because it will always be around and when your an old person you'll just love playing it just as you loved playing it when it was brain new.. so just buy it... nothing going to hurt you!! well buh bye!! hope you found this helpful!!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Montana
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
June 2, 2002
AWESOME SONG
This is a great song! For anyone who can really play the piano and for someone who has one heck of a voice! I sang this song for a festival and people loved it! its a great song for someone who loves music!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Jamie
Location: from Biloxi, MS
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
May 31, 2002
Flying Fingers
"A Thousand Miles" is a beautiful song, but it is fast and contains five sharps. If you can get the timing down and keep it flowing, it's wonderful to play and listen to. It may take a little time to learn, but it's worth every minute.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
D. J.
Location: from Kansas City, MO
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
May 30, 2002
GREAT TO PLAY ON THE PIANO
This is a great song to learn on the piano and it is not that difficult. I play guitar and piano so I love to play it on both.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Saucy Chic
Location: from Minnesota
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
May 28, 2002
Awsome
Vanessa is a very good singer with a wonderful voice. She is very good at piano and gitar in "A Thousand Miles". That is my favorite song by her. She is definetly a rising pop star in today's society.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Aaron
Location: from Ohio
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
May 25, 2002
Very Faithful To Recording
This is a great arrangement. It's an accompaniment so it's great for a vocalist to play and sing. But, it is a bit difficult so it may take some practice.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Gord
Location: from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
May 6, 2002
Nice song & piano adaption
At first when I heard this song on the radio, I did not like it very much. It sounded different from the music I hear, having a strong pulses of background melody of an orchestra. It grew on me & I really like the song now. The piano adaptation is faithful to the original recording: the times when solo piano is played is exactly as shown on the sheet music (sounds great). When we get to the verses, the piano gets to play the background music, meaning that it best to have a person singing along, another instrument accompanying, or merging the music lines of verse into the piano music. If you play what's shown, some of the verse will be left out, however it still sounds quite good (although, it gets a bit repetitive; the same lines of music repeat over and over again). The song is not that difficult, although it took me a few practices to get the hands to work together on the right beats. Overall, it's a great adaption to a song that was made for the piano.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
T
Location: from Virginia
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
May 4, 2002
She's wonderful!
This song is really pretty and her music is unique. She is great if you're over Britney Spears and other teenie boppin' music. Her album is awesome too. I can't wait for the whole music sheet for her album.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Marissa
Location: from Grahamsville, NY
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
April 13, 2002
Greatest Song on Earth
Vanessa Carlton's Song A Thousand Miles is the Best Song ever and the Piano Part is GREAT! Hope you buy it and learn ...you will end up loving it! Her other songs are reallllly good too.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.